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It appears the Gmail video chat and its peer-to-peer technology has run its course. It served many of us well, but with the introduction of the more modern and featured packed Google+ Hangouts, it’s time to move forward. Google today announced they would be upgrading Gmail video chat to utilize the power of Google’s network and deliver higher reliability and enhanced quality with the new Hangouts system.

This next move is likely a direct result of the Samsung Galaxy S III and the tremendous success its been having. The HTC One X is a great device that just happens to be overshadowed by the Galaxy S III and it’s unfortunate, but that’s the way it goes. Dropping the price to $99 (on contract) is a brilliant move that will hopefully breath life back into consumer interest for the One X. I won’t lie, I myself, would choose the Galaxy S III over the One X and I think that’s what AT&T, HTC, and other carriers are noticing.

If you’ve had no luck finding the 16GB Nexus 7 at a local retailer, you’re luck is about to change. The 16GB Nexus 7 is back “in stock” on Google Play and this time we’re guessing Google is prepared to meet demand. I’d personally go with the 16GB model (and did) as my experience with the 8GB version of the Galaxy Tab 2 didn’t bode too well. The 16GB version will cost you an additional $49, but at $249 for a quad-core, Jelly Bean toting tablet, you can’t go wrong.

This isn’t the smallest headset. In fact, Motorola’s Elite Sliver Bluetooth Headset ($130) is actually bulkier than many other personal BT headsets. Its trick, though, is to hide most of the bulk behind the user’s ear, leaving just a sliver — hence the name — of technology visbile.

But the Sliver isn’t just a one-trick pony; its case also doubles as a battery that will top off the Sliver when the headset is housed in the case (which actually does triple duty as a charger).

Is it Sunday already? I guess that means it’s time to give away more Android Swag! Last week we were giving away two Cruzerlite Bugdroid Plushies and today we’re going to announce the lucky winners, as well as give you a chance to win some new swag.

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